Software Development Manager

• In this role, you will lead, mentor, and inspire development teams of up to 40 engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and high performance. You will provide hands-on architectural guidance for both Azure cloud and on-premise systems and actively participate in coding and system design alongside your teams. Driving the adoption of modern development practices, CI/CD, automated testing, and secure coding standards will be a significant part of your duties. You will also translate business needs into clear technical specifications and roadmaps, oversee planning, prioritization, and delivery across multiple projects, and play a key role in recruitment and skills development within the development function. Acting as the technical focal point between development, Product, and Support teams is also critical.

Technologies:

• AWS
• Azure
• C#
• CI/CD
• Cloud
• DevOps
• Support
• Kanban

• We are looking for candidates with extensive experience in C# development and modern frameworks, along with strong knowledge of AWS. You should have a proven track record of leading large software teams (up to 40) and delivering enterprise-grade applications. Hands-on experience in architecture, system design, and deployment practices is essential. Familiarity with DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and modern engineering tools is expected. You should have a strong knowledge of agile methodologies, such as Scrum and Kanban, and experience in improving team performance. Awareness of secure coding principles and automated code quality practices is required. Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence and guide teams effectively are crucial.

This is a rare opportunity to work for a global technology company, combining strategic leadership with practical hands-on development. You will help shape software strategy, improve engineering standards, and deliver projects that make a tangible impact across the organization-all while leading a large, skilled team. We offer a competitive salary of up to £110,000, hybrid/remote working options, 33 days of annual leave, pension contributions, private medical and dental insurance, and life assurance. We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunities employer and are committed to diversity and inclusion in our industry.